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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Sweet Summer

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THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT SUMMER. Memories of summer nights

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chasing fireflies as the summer sun sank into the horizon (I grew up in New

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York), lazy days in the backyard splashing in the pool, and barbecues with friends

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always bring a smile to my face. Even though here in Arizona pool days and barbecues are year-round, there’s still something that brings back that summer nostalgia when I hear kids splashing in the water, and the scent of food cooking on the grill wafts across the backyard.

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It may be hot here in town (ok, understatement!) but there’s still plenty of fun to be

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had. Did you know that there are fireflies in the Valley? Well, not the kind I chased as a child, but at the “firefly room” exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum. There’s also the one-of-a-kind dinners in the 57-degree wine cellar at LON’s at the Hermosa Inn, and a castle to explore.

In celebration of the season, we worked with local restaurants to share some of their favorite summer recipes—including Tarbell’s famous Lobster Roll. Yum! And, we found some fun summer products to make your summer more fash-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 22 Iceland Love Affair Volcanos, Geothermal Baths, and an Oscar-Nominated Song

44 Keeping Busy Looking for Fun Things to do Around the Valley? We’ve Got You Covered

48 Summer Tastes From Sips to Bites, Local Spots Share Favorite Recipes Perfect for the Season

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Local Experiences

22 Inspired By 28 Open House 36 Travel Destination 42 Trend Setter 44 Local’s Choice 48 Culinary Creations 54 Lifestyle Calendar 58 Driver’s Notebook

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17th Annual Drive the Dream Gala Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, celebrated its 17th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, raising $6.5 million for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.

Celebrities, entertainers, and supporters gathered for the event. PHOTOS BY PHIL GUDENSCHWAGER

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1. Sheila and Mike Ingram | 2. Loren Allred | 3. Ira Gaines and Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines | 4. Pat Bondurant, Flo Rida | 5. Tracy Katz, Ivy Ciolli | 6. Sara O’Meara, Rob and Melani Walton, Yvonne Fedderson

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Stronger Together Luncheon The inaugural Stronger Together event was held in late April at Mountain Shadows, and was hosted by The Aggregate, a professional group of prominent female attorneys and businesswomen, in collaboration with Local Board Real Estate, and Amy Atelier. Channel 3 and The List TV’s Leslie Lehr was the master of ceremonies for the sold-out event.

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1. Lisa Moore, Leslie Lehr | 2. Juliet Burgess, Leslie Lehr, Lisa Moore, Karen Bradshaw | 3. FORD/Robert Black Agency model | 4. Christina Ackerman, Valerie Parzych | 5. Amy Atelier merchandise | 6. Select founding members of The Aggregate 12

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The Brokery Dogs & Donuts Community Event In late April, The Brokery residential real estate brokerage, and sponsoring partner The Crawford Team at VIP Mortgage, hosted a free community event benefiting the LovePup Foundation at The Brokery’s Arcadia office. Over 200 neighbors, dog owners, coffee and donut lovers, and those looking for a little Saturday morning fun gathered. The event raised over $1,300 for the LovePup Foundation.

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1. Claudia Johnstone, the Bortman Family, Blake Van Es | 2. Megan Smith | 3. Jessica David, Nicole Bernardo, Celeste Campos | 4. Ryan

Madrid | 5. Claire Cunningham, David Fox | 6. Trisha Madrid, Elaina Verhoff, Hanna Smith, Jessica Kwolek

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DESIGN LAB HOME DESIGN CENTER OPENS IN ARCADIA

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Translating ancient Latin recipes into the

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CHRISTOPHER'S AT THE WRIGLEY MANSION LAUNCHES 'CHRISTOPHER'S CLASSICS' On the heels of the recent opening of Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion, James Beard Awardwinning Chef Christopher Gross announced that

At the historic Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf

he launched “Christopher’s Classics,” a special

Astoria Resort, Renata’s Hearth recently debuted,

menu featuring his fan-favorite dishes from the

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past 40 years. Reservations are available for every Tuesday and Wednesday on Tock.

Guests can choose from a choice of four starters, four main courses, and three desserts. Dish highlights include House-Smoked Salmon with crème fraiche, a classic since 1988; Mushroom and Foie Gras Soup, a staple since 1999; Lightly Smoked TruffleInfused Sirloin; Parnassienne au Chocolate from Chef Christopher’s appearance on In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs; and more. Enhancements are also available for a surcharge, such as wagyu and caviar.

Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion, adjacent to the historic Wrigley Mansion, showcases an alluring sensory experience from Chef Christopher.

There are 180-degree views of the Valley, a retract-

Loubiworld takes users on a journey through

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the imagination of the designer. Each perfume,

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from the lightest to the most intense, unveils a

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN DEBUTS BEAUTY LOUBIWORLD MINIATURE SET

bottle—lacquered with red, of course—is crowned with a fantastical cap, and each fragrance is a personal story from the creator.

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Each of the unisex fragrances unveils an influ-

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ence in Christian Louboutin’s imagination, echoing

first fragrance collection, with the 7-piece

a surreal dream of his creativity. $300 at Saks.com

Loubiworld Miniatures collection.

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SUMMER ADVENTURE READY TO ENJOY THE BEST OF THE AREA? From great spots to have a picnic to nearby lakes to family fun destinations, there’s so much to see and do.

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72 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 + The London Bridge—yes, the real London Bridge—can be found at Lake Havasu, and so can white sand beaches perfect for a day of lounging around.

1340 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 + Take a scenic nature cruise, astronomy cruise, or twilight dinner cruise on Canyon Lake aboard the Dolly Steamboat.

16802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat, AZ 85117 + Rent a tube and float down the Lower Salt River in the Tonto National Forest near Mesa with Salt River Tubing.

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BEST PICNIC SPOTS + Papago Park is designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride, and includes Hunt's Tomb, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

625 N. Glavin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 + Located along the Arizona Canal between 56th and 58th streets, the Arizona Falls man-made waterfall combines art, history, and technology— and makes a perfect backdrop for a picnic.

5802 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018 + Get your fill of greenery at the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, and enjoy a meal alongside an oasis of parks, lakes, paths, and golf courses.

Arizona Canal Path at North Pima Road, Scottsdale and Rio Salado Paths at East Curry Road, Tempe and Venturoso Park to south of Shea Boulevard + Find a number of amenities at El Dorado Park, including a lake and sand volleyball court, and ramadas perfect for enjoying a midday meal.

2311 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 + Take a quiet stroll at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, and then enjoy a picnic at this unexpected tranquil destination in the heart of Phoenix.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES + Wander through almost an acre of fire history exhibits at Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, and view more than 100 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus.

6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 + Explore science through hands-on experiences at Arizona Science Center.

600 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 + Run through a noodle forest and play in The Market at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.

215 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 + Spend the day exploring The World's Only Global Musical Instrument Museum®, the Musical Instrument Museum, where kids—and kids at heart—can view (and sometimes play) various instruments.

4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 + Get up-close and personal with African black-footed penguins during a Penguin

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Encounter at OdySea Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Southwest.

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VOLCANOS, GEOTHERMAL BATHS, AND AN OSCAR-NOMINATED SONG

I FELL IN LOVE WITH ICELAND THANKS TO BEN STILLER. The actor and comedian may not know it, but he basically played matchmaker almost 10 years ago, when a last-minute The Secret Life of Walter Mitty set visit brought me to the “Land of Fire and Ice” for three days. In 72 hours, I ended up on a glacier, at a red carpet premiere headlined by Icelandic folk/rock band Of Monsters and Men, and in the famed Blue Lagoon, my face covered in silica mud.

I was smitten.

The courtship continued a few years later on a family trip when we hit the Ring Road with our kids to explore the country’s waterfalls, black beaches, and geysers.

Two summers ago, I even bumped into Iceland’s president and his young son Duncan on a hike in Siglufjordur. He had attended the town’s storied folk festival and stayed an extra day for some father-son time. I’m sure he loved it when a TV journalist from the Grand Canyon state bombarded him with questions like, “Ever been to Arizona?”

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“Not yet,” he said, smiling.

I told him how much I loved his country.

So, when I heard Iceland was re-opening to vaccinated U.S tourists, I scheduled my Johnson & Johnson shot, googled “What does Iceland require for travel during Covid,” grabbed my winter jacket, and bought a round-trip ticket from Boston to Reykjavik.

Imagine my surprise when, two days later, a volcano erupted on the island. My trip couldn’t come soon enough.

“How many times have you hiked to the volcano?” I asked the gal behind the counter at Grindavik’s hip eatery Hja Hollu.

She handed me my avocado smoothie.

“Three times,” she answered proudly.

Icelanders do NOT take their geography for granted, so when nature decides to interrupt life with a great lava show (in this case, the first eruption of its kind in 800 years), residents are more than happy to take some time off and head to the concert venue. However, on this day, a combination of sleet, 35 mph winds, and rain (with small breaks) kept most people away. I did manage to catch up with two tourists from Amsterdam, Marko and Stef.

Unlike me, they had mapped out the volcano route on their GPS and were kind enough to let me tag along.

An hour and a half later, we arrived to see four volcanic fissures (the volcano constantly changing) erupting like band members who didn’t have any rehearsal time together and decided to just freestyle on their own. It was incredible.

Most tourists visit Iceland and head to the Golden Circle, the route linking the country’s most popular attractions. On this trip, I decided to explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, stopping first at Djupalonssandur, where the only thing more dramatic than the rock formations leading you to the water are the pieces of rusted metal from a British trawler washed ashore in 1948 that remain scattered on the black pebble beach.

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Next up, the “street art capital of Iceland,” Hellissandur, followed by Kirkjufell, or the “mountain shaped like an arrowhead” if you’re a fan of Jon Snow and all things Game of Thrones.

me to watch her rehearse, before I headed back towards the nation’s capital.

By the way, it’s not the smartest thing to start a keto diet before heading to Iceland.

But the rainy weather in the southwest

“Oooh, that’s bad,” Chef Ingolfur Piffl said,

prompted a detour north, to Husavik, a small fish-

laughing, as he handed me his homemade focac-

ing village (pop. 2,300) in Northern Iceland known

cia bread. Hitting ketosis became an afterthought

for its whale watching, and more recently, the

as I ate my way through the Hotel Husafell’s menu.

Oscar-nominated song “Husavik, My Hometown”

I DID attempt to work it off on a short hike down

from Will Ferrell’s Netflix comedy Eurovision Song

to the Husafell Canyon Baths the next day, but I’m

Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

not convinced you can burn calories during a geo-

My great travel timing continued when I arrived

thermal outdoor soak.

to find that Swedish singer Molly Sanden had

I closed out my trip to Iceland with another dip in the

flown in to record her Oscar-night performance

Blue Lagoon at the Silica Hotel, hours before board-

with an Icelandic children’s choir in front of

ing my flight back to the U.S. As I surgically removed

Husavik’s idyllic fishing wharf. In a typical display

pieces of dried silica mud from my hair, I caught one

of Icelandic hospitality, town Mayor Kristjan Thor

final glance of the volcano after takeoff, and realized my

Magnusson (of course Thor is in his name!) invited

relationship with Iceland will never end. I’ll be back.

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With the home set into the mountain, the landscaping was designed to also blend into the natural landscape. The desert flows right up to the house and pool, and the boulders around the pool were taken from around the site and reused to keep everything natural.

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offering each other parenting tips and ideas for

challenging and difficult it is.”

stress reduction. By 2014, her idea evolved into

It was that realization—and knowing she was far from alone—that led Windsor to create her nonprofit organization, L.I.F.E. (Living in Fulfilled Enlightenment).

an official nonprofit—L.I.F.E. “During my research on positive psychol-

Windsor, a Phoenix native, earned a medical degree from Midwestern

ogy, I came across [psychologist] Martin

University. Today, she is a board-certified ER physician at three Valley

Seligman’s work. His research found that

hospitals, and serves as chief wellness officer.

sustained happiness is built on three pillars:

When she had her third child while working full-time in the ER, she knew something had to change.

“We knew we were stretching it by having one more child,” Windsor explains. “But I really felt that we needed one more child.”

What they hadn’t counted on were the baby’s health issues. At 6 months, he ended up on a feeding tube.

“He had physical therapy and occupational therapy and feeding therapy. All of a sudden our schedules just exploded.”

Those are the three pillars I built my organization on,” shares Windsor.

Today, L.I.F.E. helps people across all communities, from medical personnel to teachers and even students.

“Burnout is a global issue,” Windsor observes.

She believes that society’s expecta-

Windsor realized self-care was essential.

tion for instant responses makes our daily

“If you’re not coming from a place of being fulfilled, happy, and optimis-

lives more stressful.

tic, then you’re not going to be delivering your best self to anyone.”

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LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERT DEBRA LEVIN OF TRAVEL HOUSE SHARES THE LATEST ON HOW THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY IS BOUNCING BACK

DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 2020, THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY CAME TO A NEAR STANDSTILL. Those of us who longed for adventures outside of our four walls did what we could online—taking virtual tours of faraway lands and tourist attractions— but nothing could truly replace the adventure that Now, halfway into 2021, the travel industry is steadily bouncing back as vaccines become more easily accessible and restrictions lift. Recent statistics from the American Hotel & Lodging

Debra Levin is an experienced travel agent

Association show that 56% of Americans are

who has been in the industry for more than 30

expected to travel for leisure this year—including

years. As the owner of Travel House, a bou-

family events and vacations they likely put on hold.

tique agency that specializes in luxury travel, she is one busy travel advisor.

“The demand for the travel agency’s services increased dramatically,” she says. “It went from practically zero inquiries to an overwhelming amount of new business.”

Levin explains that the Travel House is a full-service travel agency specializing in leisure travel (cruises, tours, and independent resort vacations), business travel, and group travel.

“Our agency is a member of Signature Travel Network, the oldest and most prestigious travel cooperative in America with sales in excess of over seven billion dollars,” she says. “With this exceptional buying power we are able to offer customers the most competitive pricing in the marketplace.”

Her agency does everything when it comes to planning its clients’ travel itineraries.

“We plan every detail,” she says. “This can include international airlines and cruise details, private tours, guides, and luxury accommodations.”

Like many businesses in the travel and hospi-

Sydney Harbor

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CONTINUED >

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“One day it was business as normal, and the next, it was not,” Levin says about the pandemic’s impact.

Reflecting on the sudden boom in business, Levin suggests that those who want to travel—especially internationally or on cruise ships—should book sooner rather than later.

“All types of travel experiences are filling up quickly,” she says. “There’s obviously a pent-up desire for travel.”

Levin not only helps others realize their travel dreams, but she has traveled extensively herself— she’s jet set to every continent except Antarctica, which she hopes to eventually visit.

Her own travel plans and those of her clients depend on vaccines and mitigation efforts for COVID-19.

“Travelers will need to get vaccinated to make travel possible,” she says.

Moving into this busy, unprecedented time in the industry, she predicts that cruise business will bounce back and grow in popularity in this post-restrictions world. Levin says that if someone wants to go on a cruise in 2022 or 2023, now is the time to book.

Despite a rough 2020, Travel House is emerging stronger and busier than ever.

“I’ve been in this business over 30 years; it’s all about building relationships, excellent customer

“Cruise ships are great because they are all-inclu-

service, and the value you bring,” Levin says. “If you

sive and can have something for everyone,” Levin

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adds. “For those who are hesitant to travel on them,

and fair, your clients will refer you to others and

most major cruise lines require proof of vaccination

you’ll build a loyal base—one that is ready to travel

for anyone to board.”

after being home for a year!”

In addition to cruise liners, many luxury resorts

Those who are still nervous about traveling will

are opening back up and are in high demand.

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Many require vaccines and/or have COVID-19

“To be able to enjoy your trip, you need to be

testing available on-site. All-inclusive resorts in Mexico have become very popular choices among families and groups.

comfortable traveling with others again,” she says.

When you ask Levin what some of the best places to travel to are, she answers with a laugh, and refuses to pinpoint one destination.

“They [places she’s traveled] are all amazing.

Your destination should depend on your interests,” she says. “Travel is exciting and an amazing experience. There’s something for everybody.”

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An installation by artist Yayoi Kusama, the installation, titled “You Who Are Getting Obliterated In the Dancing with LED lights. PhxArt.org

through a partnership between the City of Phoenix and its Sister City of Himeji, Japan. The locale features a

2. CHILL OUT

3.5-acre stroll garden, with a tea garden and tea house.

For a truly cool dining experience, head to the iconic

There are stone footbridges, lanterns, flowing streams,

Hermosa Inn. There, you can get a reprieve from the hot

a 12-foot waterfall, and a Koi pond with more than 300

summer sun in the wine cellar at LON’s at the Hermosa

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Inn. Kept at just 57 degrees, the private cellar is open only in the summers (this year through Sept. 12) for a five-course, one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Yes, bring a wrap or jacket. HermosaInn.com

5. GO HOME SWEET HOME Head to Downtown Phoenix to tour the Rosson House, a fully-restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian house museum, located on Block 14 of the original

3. EXPLORE A CASTLE

townsite of Phoenix (now Heritage Square). Tours of the

Perched atop a hill in Phoenix, Tovrea Castle at Carraro

home—which was named for owners Dr. Roland Lee

Heights—often referred to as the “wedding cake castle”

Rosson and his wife, Flora Murray Rosson—include the

due to its design—was built in 1928 and features 5,000

living areas, and offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyle

square feet over four stories, as well as a landscape that

of early Phoenix families. HeritageSquarePhx.org

includes the Cactus Gardens. Tours of the historic castle and gardens are so popular that they are currently only available by lottery. TovreaCastleTours.com

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dragon pedal boat, or duck pedal boat. There are also donut boats available, as well as kayaks and pontoons.

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PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Swarm of Fireflies,” is a unique mixed media installation

1.

Courtesy Phoenix Art Museum

Courtesy LON’s at the Hermosa Inn

2.

3.

Courtesy Visit Phoenix

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RECIPE FROM CRUJIENTE TA C O S , C R U TA C O S .C O M

STREET CORN Photo by Christian Brabec

+ 3 ears of fresh sweet corn, husked + 1/2 of a large white onion + 2 jalapeños, cut in half + 1 bunch cilantro + 2 cloves garlic, crushed + 2 Tbsp. chili powder (rancho de

In a large pot, add the corn ears, the onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a sim-

ingredient s

chimayo is preferred)

mer and let the corn simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from

+ 1 Tbsp. garlic powder

the liquid and let cool. Mix the dry spices together. When the corn

+ 1 Tbsp. onion powder

is cool enough to handle, season it with the spice mix and salt. Rub

+ 1/2 Tbsp. cayenne powder

it in very well. On a hot grill, char it all over, remove from the heat

+ 1 tsp. cumin

and let cool slightly. Carefully cut the corn from the cobs and set

+ 2 Tbsp. Kosher salt

the corn aside.

SAUCE

In a large sauté pan, heat the butter, add the onion, and sauté

+ 1 Tbsp. butter

briefly, add the corn, let this cook for 1 minute, then add 1 Tbsp. of the

+ 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced red onion

hot sauce, lime juice, the tomatillos, and let cook for another minute,

+ 2 Tbsp. diced tomatillos

deglaze the pan with 2 oz. water. Pour the contents into a serving

+ 2 Tbsp. grated cotija cheese

bowl, top with cheese, the other Tbsp. of hot sauce, the mayo, and

+ 2 Tbsp. of your favorite hot sauce

the chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

CONTINUED >

+ 1/2 lime, juiced + 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise + 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED) Photo courtesy Tarbell's

R E C I P E F R O M T A R B E L L’ S , TA R B E L L S .C O M

LOBSTER ROLL

Combine the egg, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a large bowl, and blend completely using a stick blender. Transfer to a regular blender. With the blender running on low, very slowly drizzle oil in until the aioli is thick with a creamy mayonnaise-like consistency.

ingredient s

+ 4 brioche or challah hot dog buns

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Butter the buns and toast in

+ 4 eggs

a skillet until lightly golden. Mix just enough aioli with the lobster

+ 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

to moisten. Mound lobster generously in the buns. Sprinkle lobster

+ Juice of 1/2 lemon

with inner leaves of celery. Serves four.

+ 2 dashes Cholula or Gunslinger

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Fill a large wine glass with + 1 oz. Prosecco + 1 oz. Fiorente Elderflower liqueur + 1/2 oz. Rothman and Winter Orchard Pear liqueur + 1/2 oz. Combier Bleu Curacao + 2 oz. Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic water

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ice. Pour Prosecco over the ice. Add Fiorente Elderflower liqueur, Rothman and Winter Orchard

Pear

liqueur,

and

Combier Bleu Curacao, then top with 3 oz. Fever Tree Mediterranean

tonic

water.

Garnish

fresh

thyme

with

sprigs and half an orange wheel. Makes enough for a 20 oz. wine glass.

Courtesy The Maggiore Group

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SALE PRICE

BD

BA

SF

$/SF

5335 N Invergordon Rd

$14,250,000

6

13

25,851 551.23

6000 E Cameldale Way

$10,000,000

6

8

11,878 841.89

5003 E Sky Desert Ln

$8,100,000

5

7

7,692 1,053.04

6250 N Casa Blanca Dr

$ 7,825,000

5

5.5

7,389 1,059.00

6136 N Kachina Ln

$ 7,200,000

9

13

18,364 392.07

6071 E Cheney Dr

$ 6,900,000

5

8

9,300

741.93

5353 E Sanna St

$ 5,195,000

5

5.5

6,661

779.91

6830 E Hummingbird Ln

$ 5,150,000

5

6

7,000

735.71

6310 N 47th Pl

$ 4,850,000

5

5.5

6,418

755.69

5244 N 37th Pl

$ 4,350,000

5

5.5

6,197

701.95

5600 N Camino Del Contento

$ 4,075,000

5

5

5,026

810.78

6501 N 40TH PL

$ 3,650,000

5

8

9,092

401.45

5707 E VILLAGE DR

$ 3,500,000

4

6

4,783

731.76

5525 E LINCOLN DR 94

$ 3,400,000

4

3.5

3,930

865.13

5202 E TURQUOISE AVE

$ 3,278,000

5

3.5

5,574

588.08

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Be Red, White, and COOL at Subaru presents Scottsdale 4th of July. The patriotic celebration features food, fun, and live entertainment, as well as a spectacular fireworks show.

There’s a VIP Backyard Barbecue that includes access to a “Snow Day in July” for children, and music by the band Some Like it Yacht.

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FREE-FLOW NIGHTS YOGA Mountain Shadows

Enjoy a complimentary, all-levels, free-flow yoga class in the shadow of Camelback Mountain at Free Flow Nights. The series, hosted

by Mountain Shadows resort in Paradise Valley, offers classes every Monday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Desert Botanical Garden

Wrap up your week with a botanical-inspired welcome drink and night out in the Garden at Desert Botanical Garden. Stroll the trails as you soak in the desert vibes and iconic sunsets, all while enjoying music by local DJs

in 6 months on Sunfare’s

and musicians. DBG.org

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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

Sanctuary’s popular Lunch & Learn series returns in a Saturday evening format this summer. Featuring the collaborative talents of Sanz and Röllich, each event will include live music, a reception, a three-course

With Sunfare’s Fat Burn Diet , you can lose 1/2 to 1 lb. a day by eating a controlled course of healthy meals and snacks that are made fresh and delivered to your door, daily. On Fat Burn, the results are real - call or go online to get started.

dinner, a chef demo, and plenty of surprises along the way. July 10 is an evening of Mexican cuisine paired with tequila cocktails, while July 31 celebrates New Orleans’ rich culinary traditions. SanctuaryAZ.com

30 SUNSET SUMMER NIGHTS Royal Palms Resort and Spa

As the sun sets in the desert, the nighttime

energy

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On the last Friday of the month, through August, Royal Palms Resort and Spa hosts an evening filled with specialized menu creations and live music. This month's theme is Blues Brews & BBQ, and features music from The Sugar Thieves. Tickets sold

866.786.3273

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at the door. RoyalPalmsHotel.com CityLifestyle.com/ParadiseValley

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